On the lead up to winter many farmers aim to empty or lower their effluent storage levels in preparation for the wet dormant season where spreading isn’t an option. In doing this you’re also removing much of the bugs, or good bacteria that had accumulated in the effluent being stored. This is why one of […]
You may be wondering what the big deal is – can’t the guy that installed the cow shed set up our effluent system? Well, it’s possible your local ‘go-to’ will be ‘in-the-know’ of all the rules and regulations of effluent management, but if it’s not his/her specialty they may not have the skills and experience […]
At the heart of any well-designed effluent management system is the effluent pond/storage, and with tightening council rules and regulations we’re frequently getting asked to assess whether existing storage is “ok” to use. As accredited farm dairy effluent designers we’re always happy to help and advise on your situation, but if you’re wanting to do […]
Jason continues to use PondBugs as an environmentally friendly, natural solution for keeping his effluent pond healthy and crust free…
Is stormwater bad for effluent ponds? There’s a lot of information stating stormwater has a negative effect on effluent treatment ponds, decreasing their efficiency. This is true for oxidisation ponds, but not the case for regular effluent ponds used in land application. Oxidisation or treatment ponds are being phased out over the next few years […]
Council Compliance Yes, in all likelihood dairy farmers will face further updates and new rules and regulations to follow in 2022. While it might seem like the government has a vendetta against dairy farmers, this is certainly not the case as we all know you guys are the backbone of our economy! These increasing rules […]
After taking a keen interest in the effluent management system installed on a friend’s farm, Richard took their advice and gave Nevada a call…
What are PondBugs? PondBugs are live organisms that when added to your effluent pond/storage work to promote biological activity. They are like a multi-vitamin for your pond, helping to digest the organic matter making the effluent more consistent, better for pumping, and providing a faster release of nutrients back into the soil when spread. Who […]
Aaron’s vision was to create an efficient effluent management system for maximising flexibility on the farm.
With council compliance rules tightening up, many dairy farmers are asking if they need to get their effluent ponds lined. The onus is on you to prove to council that the pond is watertight, and often lining is the most effective solution. Here’s what you need to know about effluent pond lining… Do I need […]
When a bladder tank is best One of the main features of a bladder tank is that it provides a closed effluent storage solution. The benefits of closed storage is that there’s no risk of oxidation, external contamination, evaporation, or people falling in! They are also transportable and earthquake resistant. This makes bladder tanks the […]
Effluent ponds and storage tanks are a significant part to any effluent management system, after all, they’re storing all those essential nutrients that will later be used for fertilisation of crops and pastures. However, to truly maximise the value of the stored effluent there’s a few things to keep in mind… Stir well, achieve more […]
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